Former Islamic teacher, 30-year-old Malik Higenyi, was beaten unconscious by relatives when he spoke publicly about his conversion last month.
His mother, Aimuna, aged 60, became a Christian after seeing how Malik was persecuted and learning about his faith. Family members also beat her badly.
Relatives raided their farm in Butaleja district on 8 December as Malik and Aimuna were trying to gather cassava without being seen. They had been forced to abandon the farm last month, after Malik was warned he’d be killed if he returned.
Malik managed to escape and presumed his attackers were unaware of his mother’s new faith. But news of Aimuna’s conversion had spread too: she was attacked and left with a broken hand and head injuries.
Source: Morning Star News
Prayer Points
- Pray that God will provide for Malik, his wife and children, and for Aimuna, and bring them to a place of rest (Psalm 18:19).
- Thank God that police responded to the family’s cry for help and made several arrests. Pray that officials will take tough action against religiously motivated attacks, to deter further violence.
- Pray that God’s people in Muslim areas of east Uganda will draw close to Him and place their total trust in Him.
when the Lord Jesus Christ called me into his Kingdom to serve him I thought that things will move the way I would wish, but everyday tears are rolling down when I see my fellow converts also going through hard situations. we need your prayers and also your support, I will never forget the day I went to rescue Maliki and his family from Bufuja village in Butaleja district. I went with police and I managed to bring this new family into my house for refugee. hence am taking care of Maliki and the family but with a lot of challenges food, medical and rent are major needs therefore, I kindly request any brother to help them.
am muwanguzi hassan in eastern Uganda
email muwanguzihassan@yahoo.com
Hassan,
I read your story in the VOM magazine, and I am praying for you and your ministry to your brothers and sisters there in Uganda. I pray that the spirit of God would give you encouragement and hope. I pray for provision for you and for your school. I pray that God would honor you and show you He is pleased with your faith and your love for Him and for His kingdom and for His children.
when the Lord Jesus Christ called me into his Kingdom to serve him I thought that things will move the way I would wish, but everyday tears are rolling down when I see my fellow converts also going through hard situations. we need your prayers and also your support, I will never forget the day I went to rescue Maliki and his family from Bufuja village in Butaleja district. I went with police and I managed to bring this new family into my house for refugee. hence am taking care of Maliki and the family but with a lot of challenges food, medical and rent are major needs therefore, I kindly request any brother to help them.
am muwanguzi hassan in eastern Uganda
email muwanguzihassan@yahoo.com